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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Single Parents May Now Avail 20% Discount In Quezon City


There are over 20 million solo parents in the Philippines. Even some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were single moms and was forced to find a work abroad to support their kid/s because they are raising their children alone without the support of their former partners. Having a growth rate of 30.5 % as of last year, the Federation of Solo Parents expects the population further increase this year.

To assist solo parents in the Philippines, the government introduced the Solo Parent ID, an identification card that allows single parents to enjoy certain benefits. Now the Quezon City Government has now approved an ordinance granting 20% discount to solo parents.


There are over 20 million solo parents in the Philippines. Even some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were single moms and was forced to find a work abroad to support their kid/s because they are raising their children alone without the support of their former partners. Having a growth rate of 30.5 % as of last year, the Federation of Solo Parents expects the population further increase this year. To assist solo parents in the Philippines, the government introduced the Solo Parent ID, an identification card that allows single parents to enjoy certain benefits. Now the Quezon City Government has now approved an ordinance granting 20% discount to solo parents. Ads Sponsored Links The Quezon City council has approved on final reading an ordinance granting a 20% discount to solo parents at all food establishments in the city. The discount, according to the council, will be given every first and last Sundays of the month with a maximum restaurant bill of P2,000. It added that the discount will be tax deductible for the establishments. The discount aims to help ease the expenses of single parents when dining at restaurants, particularly during special occasions of their children. To avail of the discount, parents should present their "Solo Parent ID," which they can apply for at the city's social services department. QUALIFICATIONS: A solo parent, as defined by RA 8972 is: A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a final conviction of the offender provided that the mother keeps and raises the child. Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to the following circumstances: a. Due to the death of a spouse. b. Spouse is detained or serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year. c. Physical and/or mental incapacity of a spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner. d. Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children. e. Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children. Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution. Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children. Any family member who assumes the responsibility of the head of the family as a result of the death, abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent. CRITERIA FOR SUPPORT Any solo parent whose income falls below the poverty threshold as set by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and subject to the assessment of the DSWD worker in the area shall be eligible for assistance. A solo parent can directly inquire from the following agencies to avail of their services: Health Services (DOH) Educational Services (CHED, TESDA) Housing (NHA) Parental Leave (Employer, DOLE, CSC) Note: A solo parent whose income is above the poverty threshold shall enjoy only such limited benefits as flexible work schedule, parental leave and others to be determined by the DSWD. REQUIREMENTS: 1. The applicants for the solo parent ID must bring the following documents to the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office: Barangay certification certifying Solo Parent’s residency in the barangay for the last six months Certificates e.g., birth certificates of children, death certificate of spouse and other appropriate documentary support Income tax return or any document that will establish the income level of the solo parent 2. The social worker receives and ensures that all documents are complete and registers the applications with an appropriate case number in the log-book Registry of Solo Parents. Note: The ID will be issued after 30 days from filing. The validity of the ID is one year and is renewable. Ads Filed under the category of solo parents, Philippines, overseas Filipino workers, Federation of Solo Parents, Solo Parent ID, Quezon City Government, 20% discount, ordinance,
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The Quezon City council has approved on final reading an ordinance granting a 20% discount to solo parents at all food establishments in the city.


The discount, according to the council, will be given every first and last Sundays of the month with a maximum restaurant bill of P2,000.

It added that the discount will be tax deductible for the establishments.

The discount aims to help ease the expenses of single parents when dining at restaurants, particularly during special occasions of their children.

To avail of the discount, parents should present their "Solo Parent ID," which they can apply for at the city's social services department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A solo parent, as defined by RA 8972 is:
A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a final conviction of the offender provided that the mother keeps and raises the child.
Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to the following circumstances:

a. Due to the death of a spouse.

b. Spouse is detained or serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year.

c. Physical and/or mental incapacity of a spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner.

d. Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children.

e. Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children.
Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution.
Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children.
Any family member who assumes the responsibility of the head of the family as a result of the death, abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent.

CRITERIA FOR SUPPORT
Any solo parent whose income falls below the poverty threshold as set by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and subject to the assessment of the DSWD worker in the area shall be eligible for assistance. A solo parent can directly inquire from the following agencies to avail of their services:
Health Services (DOH)
Educational Services (CHED, TESDA)
Housing (NHA)
Parental Leave (Employer, DOLE, CSC) Note: A solo parent whose income is above the poverty threshold shall enjoy only such limited benefits as flexible work schedule, parental leave and others to be determined by the DSWD.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicants for the solo parent ID must bring the following documents to the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office:
Barangay certification certifying Solo Parent’s residency in the barangay for the last six months
Certificates e.g., birth certificates of children, death certificate of spouse and other appropriate documentary support
Income tax return or any document that will establish the income level of the solo parent

2. The social worker receives and ensures that all documents are complete and registers the applications with an appropriate case number in the log-book Registry of Solo Parents.

Note: The ID will be issued after 30 days from filing. The validity of the ID is one year and is renewable.

There are over 20 million solo parents in the Philippines. Even some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were single moms and was forced to find a work abroad to support their kid/s because they are raising their children alone without the support of their former partners. Having a growth rate of 30.5 % as of last year, the Federation of Solo Parents expects the population further increase this year. To assist solo parents in the Philippines, the government introduced the Solo Parent ID, an identification card that allows single parents to enjoy certain benefits. Now the Quezon City Government has now approved an ordinance granting 20% discount to solo parents. Ads Sponsored Links The Quezon City council has approved on final reading an ordinance granting a 20% discount to solo parents at all food establishments in the city. The discount, according to the council, will be given every first and last Sundays of the month with a maximum restaurant bill of P2,000. It added that the discount will be tax deductible for the establishments. The discount aims to help ease the expenses of single parents when dining at restaurants, particularly during special occasions of their children. To avail of the discount, parents should present their "Solo Parent ID," which they can apply for at the city's social services department. QUALIFICATIONS: A solo parent, as defined by RA 8972 is: A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a final conviction of the offender provided that the mother keeps and raises the child. Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to the following circumstances: a. Due to the death of a spouse. b. Spouse is detained or serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year. c. Physical and/or mental incapacity of a spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner. d. Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children. e. Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children. Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution. Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children. Any family member who assumes the responsibility of the head of the family as a result of the death, abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent. CRITERIA FOR SUPPORT Any solo parent whose income falls below the poverty threshold as set by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and subject to the assessment of the DSWD worker in the area shall be eligible for assistance. A solo parent can directly inquire from the following agencies to avail of their services: Health Services (DOH) Educational Services (CHED, TESDA) Housing (NHA) Parental Leave (Employer, DOLE, CSC) Note: A solo parent whose income is above the poverty threshold shall enjoy only such limited benefits as flexible work schedule, parental leave and others to be determined by the DSWD. REQUIREMENTS: 1. The applicants for the solo parent ID must bring the following documents to the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office: Barangay certification certifying Solo Parent’s residency in the barangay for the last six months Certificates e.g., birth certificates of children, death certificate of spouse and other appropriate documentary support Income tax return or any document that will establish the income level of the solo parent 2. The social worker receives and ensures that all documents are complete and registers the applications with an appropriate case number in the log-book Registry of Solo Parents. Note: The ID will be issued after 30 days from filing. The validity of the ID is one year and is renewable. Ads Filed under the category of solo parents, Philippines, overseas Filipino workers, Federation of Solo Parents, Solo Parent ID, Quezon City Government, 20% discount, ordinance,
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More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
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